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How to get fromHastings to Orkney Islandsby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Hastings to Orkney Islands by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Hastings to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    7h 20m
    £271–507

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 35m
    £96–174

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hastings to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h
    £226–426

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hastings to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 4m
    £166–519

  5. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hastings to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    8h
    £285–709

  6. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Hastings to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 25m
    £347–533

  7. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Hastings to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 3m
    £213–367

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£230Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hastings to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 609.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Hastings, England and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Hastings to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hastings to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 17h.

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